Legislative Update – May 13, 2025
Dear neighbors,
In these last weeks of the legislative session, the Capitol is full of students taking tours of the building and learning more about history and government from the wonderful staff at the Minnesota History Center. I was glad to take time to talk with students from Lincoln Center Elementary last Friday.
I also met with local leaders over the weekend to discuss Capitol priorities and yesterday visited with Minnesota Highway Patrol staff who had a 1979 Dodge St. Regis patrol car on the Capitol steps.
Last night, the House passed our Health, Children, and Families Budget bill on a bipartisan vote. DFLers are working to create a comprehensive health care system that works for people, our families, neighbors with disabilities, seniors, and everyone who calls Minnesota home. While Trump and Republicans try to gut access to social programs across the board, including sweeping cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP, DFLers are working to ensure everyone can get the care they count on. You can read more about the budget here.
May 15 L2L Deadline
Has May got you thinking about pollinators and native plants? May 15th is the deadline for a fall 2025 Lawns to Legumes grant!
Open to anyone who lives in Minnesota, has outdoor space for planting, and hasn’t yet received a grant, Lawns to Legumes reimburses up to $400 in costs associated with establishing new residential pollinator habitat. Learn more and apply here.
April Monthly Revenue Review
This week, the Minnesota Management and Budget Office released a review showing that net general fund revenues totaled $3.815 billion for April, $391 million (11.4%) above forecast. For fiscal year 2025, year-to-date receipts are now $26.370 billion. You can read the full memo here.
Farm Aid in Minnesota
This morning, I met with the organizers of Farm Aid, a food and music festival that supports family farmers and stands against corporate power in agriculture. This year, on September 20, Farm Aid 40 will be held in Minnesota for the first time ever!
Headlined by Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, and Neil Young, and featuring local band Trampled By Turtles, the event will be held at Huntington Bank Stadium. Learn more and get tickets here.
Stay in Touch!
Please continue to share your questions, ideas, and feedback throughout the year. You can reach me by email at rep.rick.hansen@house.mn.gov or by phone at 651-296-6828.
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Sincerely,
Rick Hansen
State Representative